A morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Redskins on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015.

All reports, rumors and conjecture are a reflection of the media conversation and are not endorsed or confirmed by the Washington Redskins.

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-- CSN Mid-Atlantic's Rich Tandler writes that the Redskins are not using last season's 24-0 shutout loss to the Rams as extra motivation.

-- Tandler also wonders if the Redskins' defensive line can win their matchup with the Rams' offensive line.

-- Tandler writes that defensive coordinator Joe Barry will increase rookie linebacker Preston Smith's playing time.

-- The Washington Times' Zac Boyer says that Kirk Cousins is starting to feel positive vibes from the fact he is this season's starting quarterback. 

-- ESPN's John Keim says that while the safety position remains in flux, veteran Dashon Goldson is a steady presence.

-- Keim also writes that tight end Jordan Reed was limited in practice yesterday with a quad injury.

-- Bleacher Report's James Dudko has five bold predictions for Sunday's game.

-- The Washington Post's Liz Clarke believes Alfred Morris is a throwback to old-school running backs, despite the league being more pass-friendly.

-- The Washington Post's Mark Bullock previews the matchup of the Redskins' run game against the Rams' defense.

-- FoxSports.com on rookie Brandon Scherff having to face another tough matchup.

Check Out What's On Redskins.com:

--Redskins Will Keep An Eye On Tavon Austin

--With Jackson Out, An Opportunity Awaits For Ross

--Blackmon Expected To Play Sunday

--McCoy Could Be Asset In Run Game

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